Hold
a current FAA Class III medical certificate or
foreign equivalent
At
least 3 years in the sport
Currently
possess a USPA Coach or other
Instructional rating or foreign equivalent
THE COURSE
The tandem rating course will take 3 up to 5 days (weather permitting). The course consists of one day of classroom, 5 evaluation jumps and a written examination.
The class starts with verification of the requirements. The Vector Tandem Manual and the Sigma Manual are the course books. It is recommended to print these manuals from United Parachute Technologies web site prior to the course. (http://www.unitedparachutestechnologies.com).
The questions for the written test are in the Manuals. It is an open book test and can be taken at home prior to the course.
You need to bring copies of:
USPA membership card with D-license number
and coach or
instructor endorsement or foreign equivalent
Copy of a current FAA Class III medical
certificate showing the number or foreign equivalent.
Copy of logbook pages with 500 jumps (unless
USPA card shows a Gold Wing award)
Copy of logbook pages showing 3 years in the
sport
